popthebutterfly's review against another edition
5.0
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Author: Tracey Baptiste
Book Series: The Jumbies Book 3
Rating: 5/5
Publication Date: September 3, 2019
Diversity: Yes! Caribbean!
Recommended Age: 10+ (scary moments with a huge hurricane, might frighten those who aren’t used to them)
Genre: MG Fantasy
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Synopsis: In book three of the popular Jumbies series, Corinne must use her emerging supernatural powers to battle the angry god who would destroy her Caribbean island home.
When an out-of-season hurricane sweeps through Corinne’s seaside village, Corinne knows it’s not a typical storm. At first Corinne believes Mama D’Leau—the powerful and cruel jumbie who rules the ocean—has caused the hurricane. Then a second, even more ferocious storm wrecks the island, sending villagers fleeing their houses for shelter in the mountains, and Corinne discovers the storms weren’t caused by a jumbie, but by the angry god Huracan.
Now Corinne, with the help of her friends and even some of her enemies, must race against time to find out what has angered Huracan and try to fix it before her island home is destroyed forever.
Review: For me not reading the other books in this series (totally my fault, bad time management) I thought this book was incredibly well written. The book flowed well, the characters were amazing, and I love the world building. This book was amazing and I want to go back and read the first two one day.
The only thing I will say is that this book was a bit hard for me to get into but that’s more than likely because I didn’t read the first two in the series.
Verdict: Definitely check this one out!
Author: Tracey Baptiste
Book Series: The Jumbies Book 3
Rating: 5/5
Publication Date: September 3, 2019
Diversity: Yes! Caribbean!
Recommended Age: 10+ (scary moments with a huge hurricane, might frighten those who aren’t used to them)
Genre: MG Fantasy
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Synopsis: In book three of the popular Jumbies series, Corinne must use her emerging supernatural powers to battle the angry god who would destroy her Caribbean island home.
When an out-of-season hurricane sweeps through Corinne’s seaside village, Corinne knows it’s not a typical storm. At first Corinne believes Mama D’Leau—the powerful and cruel jumbie who rules the ocean—has caused the hurricane. Then a second, even more ferocious storm wrecks the island, sending villagers fleeing their houses for shelter in the mountains, and Corinne discovers the storms weren’t caused by a jumbie, but by the angry god Huracan.
Now Corinne, with the help of her friends and even some of her enemies, must race against time to find out what has angered Huracan and try to fix it before her island home is destroyed forever.
Review: For me not reading the other books in this series (totally my fault, bad time management) I thought this book was incredibly well written. The book flowed well, the characters were amazing, and I love the world building. This book was amazing and I want to go back and read the first two one day.
The only thing I will say is that this book was a bit hard for me to get into but that’s more than likely because I didn’t read the first two in the series.
Verdict: Definitely check this one out!
trufyre's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
remigves's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
illbefinealone's review against another edition
4.0
You can also read this review on my blog illbefinealonereads.
A huge thanks to Algonquin Young Readers for the chance to be a part of this blog tour.
The Jumbie God’s Revenge is a terrific conclusion to The Jumbies trilogy. Everything about this series is well executed and intriguing, and the final book doesn’t disappoint.
Mrs. Baptiste’s way of crafting and telling stories is beautiful. Her writing flows very well, and the characters she offers are amazing. I had such a fun time being introduced to folklore and myths that are so distant to me, and it was all pulled off so wonderfully. For it to come to an end was bittersweet, on one hand I was eager to see how it ends, on the other I didn’t want it to.
Fantasy as a genre is something I tend to avoid, as more often than not I find the worlds underdeveloped. That was not the case with The Jumbies at all, it’s a world that’s so well constructed and described, it was so easy to get lost in.
I loved The Jumbie God’s Revenge. If you haven’t picked up the series, you definitely should, and if you’ve read the series, make sure you read this sequel too.
*Copy received through NetGalley
*Rating 4/5 stars
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A huge thanks to Algonquin Young Readers for the chance to be a part of this blog tour.
The Jumbie God’s Revenge is a terrific conclusion to The Jumbies trilogy. Everything about this series is well executed and intriguing, and the final book doesn’t disappoint.
Mrs. Baptiste’s way of crafting and telling stories is beautiful. Her writing flows very well, and the characters she offers are amazing. I had such a fun time being introduced to folklore and myths that are so distant to me, and it was all pulled off so wonderfully. For it to come to an end was bittersweet, on one hand I was eager to see how it ends, on the other I didn’t want it to.
Fantasy as a genre is something I tend to avoid, as more often than not I find the worlds underdeveloped. That was not the case with The Jumbies at all, it’s a world that’s so well constructed and described, it was so easy to get lost in.
I loved The Jumbie God’s Revenge. If you haven’t picked up the series, you definitely should, and if you’ve read the series, make sure you read this sequel too.
*Copy received through NetGalley
*Rating 4/5 stars
YOU CAN FOLLOW ME ON: MY BLOG | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER
soundsgay_imin's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
eme20's review against another edition
4.0
In order of how well I liked them, I think it goes 2nd, 1st, 3rd. This was great, but it almost felt too fast paced and I wish the ending was a little different. Overall, a great series, and definitely one for the classroom!
rknuttel's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book - all opinions are my own.
This is the best Jumbie book yet!!! TJGR is the third book in this series, following THE JUMBIES and RISE OF THE JUMBIES. They are all three delightful and slightly spooky fantasy tales based on Caribbean folktales and classic “Jumbie” stories. Corinne, our heroine, has dealt with jumbies on land in book one and jumbies in the sea in book two - what’s next? jumbies in the sky, of course! The stakes in this book felt higher than the other two, as much of what happens is all consequences from actions Corinne has taken in the past (I LOVE it when a plan goes wrong!) We get some emotional moments between Corinne and her papa that deepen their relationship on the page and make it feel so real. Every character gets a moment to shine in this book, and it is the perfect conclusion to this series! I’ll definitely be putting it into the hands of my students when it comes out on September 3! Thanks to #kidlitexchange for passing this book along to me!
This is the best Jumbie book yet!!! TJGR is the third book in this series, following THE JUMBIES and RISE OF THE JUMBIES. They are all three delightful and slightly spooky fantasy tales based on Caribbean folktales and classic “Jumbie” stories. Corinne, our heroine, has dealt with jumbies on land in book one and jumbies in the sea in book two - what’s next? jumbies in the sky, of course! The stakes in this book felt higher than the other two, as much of what happens is all consequences from actions Corinne has taken in the past (I LOVE it when a plan goes wrong!) We get some emotional moments between Corinne and her papa that deepen their relationship on the page and make it feel so real. Every character gets a moment to shine in this book, and it is the perfect conclusion to this series! I’ll definitely be putting it into the hands of my students when it comes out on September 3! Thanks to #kidlitexchange for passing this book along to me!
saschadarlington's review against another edition
4.0
4 1/2
So, where to begin? Let’s start with: Wow! Tracey Baptiste with The Jumbie God’s Revenge has written a novel that I could not put down even though it was the third in the series (I have not read the other two) and I am more than a wee bit older than the target audience.
Almost immediately after we meet Corinne, her family, and friends, the novel launches into action that does not abate until the last pages.
read more: https://saschadarlington.me/2019/09/02/blog-tour-review-of-the-jumbie-gods-revenge-with-excerpt-and-qa/#.XYJX6ChKhPY
So, where to begin? Let’s start with: Wow! Tracey Baptiste with The Jumbie God’s Revenge has written a novel that I could not put down even though it was the third in the series (I have not read the other two) and I am more than a wee bit older than the target audience.
Almost immediately after we meet Corinne, her family, and friends, the novel launches into action that does not abate until the last pages.
read more: https://saschadarlington.me/2019/09/02/blog-tour-review-of-the-jumbie-gods-revenge-with-excerpt-and-qa/#.XYJX6ChKhPY
morebookspleaseblog's review against another edition
5.0
Every culture has its myths and legends and folklore, which has been passed down for many generations. When those folklores come to life, you find out what you're capable of. A hurricane hits the Caribbean island, and immediately Corinne Le Mer knows this is no ordinary hurricane. It’s not hurricane season! When Corinne accuses a jumbie, a mythical creature with magical abilities, of creating the tropical storm, she learns the hard way there is something more dangerous than a jumbie.
Corinne has upset the balance and Huracan, the jumbie god, believes the only way to fix the balance is to create a clean slate. The damage caused is catastrophic to the island and can get much worse. Can Corinne, with her friends, help save the people of the island before it’s too late?
I adored everything about this story. It was rich in culture with beautiful characters and subplots. I would advise reading this series in order, which I did not do. I, unfortunately, have a history of doing this, but I was able to follow with no issues. The writing and storytelling were exquisite, engaging, and full of intrigue. This story is about love, consequences, redemption, and hope. I would love to read how this series begins, and I’m thrilled I was allowed to read this! To quote Corinne, “Wire bend, story end.”
Corinne has upset the balance and Huracan, the jumbie god, believes the only way to fix the balance is to create a clean slate. The damage caused is catastrophic to the island and can get much worse. Can Corinne, with her friends, help save the people of the island before it’s too late?
I adored everything about this story. It was rich in culture with beautiful characters and subplots. I would advise reading this series in order, which I did not do. I, unfortunately, have a history of doing this, but I was able to follow with no issues. The writing and storytelling were exquisite, engaging, and full of intrigue. This story is about love, consequences, redemption, and hope. I would love to read how this series begins, and I’m thrilled I was allowed to read this! To quote Corinne, “Wire bend, story end.”
jessareader's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0